Exercise Referral Coordinator

Kent Sport is actively seeking to recruit an Exercise Referral Coordinator to prioritise, administrate and facilitate referral pathways and time allowing, support the wider fitness team to deliver a variety of health & wellbeing activities and sessions.  

The role holder is responsible for coordinating the delivery of the established Exercise Referral Scheme.  The role holder forms part of the Kent Sports Clinic Team and will work closely within this team supporting delivery of new and existing special population group sessions including Cardiac Rehabilitation and other clinical sessions.

 As an Exercise Referral Coordinator you will be expected to be involved with : 

• Coordinating the delivery of the Exercise Referral Scheme supporting student, staff & public referrals through various pathways and partnerships.
• Coordinating and delivering special population and group exercise sessions as part of regular timetables alongside specialist clinical delivery for targeted groups.
• Enhancing the student experience by coordinating established and new referral pathways to support access to physical activity and wellbeing.
• Supporting Kent Sport’s departmental strategy to engage the University community and public in the planning and delivery of a holistic health and wellbeing programme at the University of Kent creating participation opportunities in an inclusive & welcoming environment for all.  

 What you will need : 

• A professional qualification in health and fitness (Level 2/3 Fitness Instructor/PT)
• A current & valid qualification in Exercise Referral delivery
• A current & valid qualification to deliver Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation programmes
• Experience of working closely with special population clients
• Experience of planning, delivering and coordinating an Exercise Referral Scheme
• Proven experience of working in a dynamic and service driven health and fitness environment supporting clients with a variety of needs

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
• retailer and wellbeing discounts via Edenred
• on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) & food outlets 
• study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• support in your development and wellbeing at all stages of employment, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• training and development opportunities at all levels
• on-site parking

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post, you will need to upload a CV and covering letter to apply for this role.

For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-320-24.

Further details:   

DBS Requirement - please note, a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check will be required for this role.

We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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